Kirkus Reviews Book Blogger Networkhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/blog/science-fiction-and-fantasy/Posts recently categorized as Science Fiction and Fantasyen-usFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:12:23 -00002016 Holiday Gift Guide for Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Fans (Part 2)https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/2016-holiday-gift-guide-science-fiction-fantasy-2/In the <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/2016-holiday-gift-guide-science-fiction-fantasy-ho/">first part</a> of this Gift Guide for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, we covered lots of great suggestions for the bookworm on your holiday shopping list.&#160; This time around, we offer gift suggestions for lovers of visual media, like art books, film, television, and comics.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/2016-holiday-gift-guide-science-fiction-fantasy-2/The Padawan That Got Awayhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/padawan-got-away/I love Star Wars.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/padawan-got-away/December Speculative Fiction Delivers: 10 SF/F/H Books You'll Want to Readhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/december-speculative-fiction-delivers-10-sffh-book/This month's new science fiction, fantasy, and horror releases offer something for everyone. Here are my picks for the best speculative fiction reads hitting shelves in December. This month, you can find stories about space pirates, water worlds, rogue AIs, haunted hotels, the weird west, angry aliens, and time travel.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/december-speculative-fiction-delivers-10-sffh-book/Contrast and Compare: <i>Arrival</i> and "Story of Your Life"https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/contrast-and-compare-iarrivali-and-story-your-life/As I sit here gathering my thoughts on <em>Arrival</em>, the new movie with Amy Adams, I can&#8217;t stop thinking about how timely this story about language and communication is. It&#8217;s been a few days since the US elections and in the aftermath we have seen how inappropriate, lacking, and <em>inaccurate</em> media and news outlets&#8217; usage of language to describe this moment has been: when honest-to-god Nazis and extremists are rebranded as &#8220;alt-right&#8221; and lies are rebranded as &#8220;post-truth&#8221;, it&#8217;s worth taking a moment to watch (and read) this thought-provoking, beautiful story. &#160;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/contrast-and-compare-iarrivali-and-story-your-life/2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Fans (Part 1)https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/2016-holiday-gift-guide-science-fiction-fantasy-ho/The holidays are approaching, which means it's time for family &amp; friends, egg nog, and the annual panic of deciding what gifts to buy. But fear not! I'm here to offer up a tempting selection of gift ideas for the science fiction, fantasy, and horror fans on your gift list.&#160;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/2016-holiday-gift-guide-science-fiction-fantasy-ho/A Hopeful List of SFF for 2016https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/hopeful-list-sff-2016/It is the week after November 8th&#8212;election day in the United States&#8212;and a day that shall for future generations represent a massive shift in American history and politics. In the wake of an election season full of bigoted rhetoric and the grim reality of a deeply divided country, something that I&#8217;ve been looking for is&#8230; hope.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/hopeful-list-sff-2016/Relieve Holiday Stress with One of These Lighter Science Fiction and Fantasy Readshttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/relieve-holiday-stress-one-these-lighter-science-f/The holidays are fast approaching and the joy of celebrating with family will inevitably be accompanied by its ugly cousin: stress. There are many ways to unwind. My favorite is a post-Turkey nap. My second favorite is to relax with a good book, preferably one that doesn't take itself too seriously or at least provides some witty commentary. Fortunately, a recent crop of science fiction and fantasy books suit that very purpose&#8230;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/relieve-holiday-stress-one-these-lighter-science-f/Dragon Age: Magekillerhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/dragon-age-magekiller/I am a sucker for a good sword and sorcery book. I recently burned through all the audiobooks of the <strong>Riyria Revelations</strong> and <strong>Riyria Chronicles</strong> series by Michael J. Sullivan. Highly recommend them. And being in that frame of mind from my daily commute (I listen to audio books in the car), I went looking for something along similar lines.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/dragon-age-magekiller/5 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books That You Might See on TV/Filmhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/5-science-fiction-and-fantasy-books-you-might-see-/There used to be a time when science fiction and fantasy readers would ask why Hollywood wasn't getting their film ideas from the pages of books. Those days of bemoaning are long gone. Filmmakers are cutting deals with authors and publishers every week that pave the way for theatrical or television adaptations of their work. Optioning a book for adaptation is no guarantee the film or show will get made, of course, but it is the first major step in that direction. Even better; it gives readers a nudge to read the book before they see it on screen. Here's the latest roundup of book-to-film adaptations that science fiction and fantasy fans should be excited about.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/5-science-fiction-and-fantasy-books-you-might-see-/The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Reads for Novemberhttps://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/best-science-fiction-and-fantasy-reads-november/Are you looking for some great escapist entertainment this month? Look no further than the pages of this month's crop of newly released books. This month, you can find stories about the vampire Lestat's lesson in legends; a prince and princess trying to save their troubled kingdom; humanity's first contact with aliens; sentient machines who turn on their masters; and two brave citizens trying to stop the dictator of an alternate United States.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/best-science-fiction-and-fantasy-reads-november/